A metallic taste in the mouth is one of the adverse effects of which of the following drugs?
A) gold compounds
B) antigout medications
C) muscle relaxants
D) anti-osteoporosis medications
A) gold compounds
A metallic taste in the mouth is one of the adverse effects of gold compounds. Other adverse effects include hypersensitivity, syncope, bradycardia, thickening of the tongue, and hematologic abnormalities such as thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, and aplastic anemia.
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